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System Requirements for Interwrite Software (for use with the Interwrite Pad)

Windows

Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP, or NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6 or later (NT: Serial Connection, only) 300 MHz or faster processor Internet Explorer 5.01 or greater 128 MB RAM (256 MB for Windows XP) 200 MB hard disk space is required SVGA (800 X 600) or higher-Résolution monitor with minimum of 16-bit color Multimedia computer (speakers et microphone) recommended for Record et Playback USB et Bluetooth support only on Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Me, 2000, XP Recommended system is Windows 2000 or Windows XP on a computer with a Pentium III processor et 256 MB of RAM

MacIntosh

OS X 10.3.9 or greater 400 MHz or faster processor 256 MB RAM 200 MB hard disk space is required CD-ROM (for installation) SVGA (800 x 600) or higher Résolution monitor with minimum of 16-bit color USB et Bluetooth only Recommended system is OS X 10.4 on a computer with a G4 867MHz processor, 384 MB RAM

Model	Interwrite Pad 400	Interwrite Pad 100
Plateforme	Windows, Mac OS X, et Linux	Windows, Mac OS X, et Linux
Interface	Wireless Bluetooth Class Ior Class II (2.4 GHz)PCMCIA card, or Wireless Bluetooth (2.4 GHz)USB hub	Serial (RS-232) or USB
Résolution	4,000 lines per inch(157.6 lines per mm)	1,000 lines per inch(39.4 lines per mm)
Technologie	Electromagnétique	Electromagnétique
Températurede fonctionnement	40° to 115° F (5° to 40° C)	40° to 115° F (5° to 40° C)
Température de stockage	-40° to 158° F (-40 to 70° C)	-40° to 158° F (-40 to 70° C)
Garantie	One Year Garantie	One Year Garantie
Battery Life	40 Hours of use between recharging	Not Applicable
Range	Up to 300 ft (100 m),Free Space	Not Applicable
Max. Pads per Configuration	Seven	One

Model	Surface Active	Largeur	Hauteur	Poids
Interwrite Pad 400	6 in x 8 in(152 mm x 203 mm)	11.5 in(292 mm)	10.5 in(267 mm)	1.75 lb(0.79 kg)
Interwrite Pad 100	6 in x 8 in(152 mm x 203 mm)	12 in(305 mm)	11.25 in(286 mm)	2.13 lb(0.97 kg)

 

 

How does the Interwrite Pad connect to the computer?
The Interwrite Pad connects to the computer via a wireless Bluetooth connection. On the computer end there is a Bluetooth PCMCIA card or a USB dongle that allows the connection with the Interwrite Pad.

How long can I expect the Interwrite Pad 400 (blue) Rechargeable Pen to operate on a charge?
The Interwrite Pad 400 et the blue Rechargeable Pen are reported to provide 40 hours of wireless operation before they have to be recharged. Always charge the pen when charging the pad.

How long can I expect the Interwrite Pad 400 Pad to operate on a charge?
The Interwrite Pad 400 et the blue Rechargeable Pen are reported to provide 40 hours of wireless operation before they have to be recharged. Always charge the pen when charging the pad.

What is the expected life of the Rechargeable Battery Pack in the Interwrite Pad 400?
The Interwrite Pad 400 Rechargeable Battery Pack has a life expectancy of 5 years minimum. If the battery pack needs to be replaced, please refer to Replacing the Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack in the Model 400 Pads.

What are the characteristics when the batteries are going out on the Interwrite Pad 300/310 (light gray) pens?
Generally, the pen quits working. The flashing green light on the pad will stay flashing (not go to solid) when the pen is in proximity or touching the surface of the pad. In a few cases, there could be a slight jitter right at the end of the battery life. A good test would be to convert it to a wired pen using the cable supplied with your pad or use the extra batteries that come with it as well.

What is the expected life of the batteries for the Interwrite Pad 300/310 (light gray) pens?
Typical operation should have the batteries in the pens lasting for months of normal use, with greater than 200 hours available. If however, they are carried or stored in such a way that the tip or side buttons are depressed et get activated, they will stay on. This will result in a faster discharge of the batteries, because they can be on 24 hours a day. 

Since adding Service Pack 2 to Windows XP, my Bluetooth connection does not work properly.  How can I fix the problem?
Please read Bluetooth Connection Fix for Windows XP with Service Pack 2.

Why do I get warnings about the lack of a digital signature when I install the TDK device driver on my system?
Microsoft encourages hardware manufacturers to submit their drivers for testing with Windows. If Microsoft deems a driver is acceptable, it provides a digital signature that the manufacturer can include in his driver. Windows checks for the digital signature in a device driver et deals with it, based on the setting in the Control Panel/Systems/Hardware/Driver Signing option. You have the option of ignoring the presence or absence of a digital signature, being warned if a digital signature is absent from the driver you are trying to install, or blocking the installation of an unsigned driver. According to Microsoft, the default setting is Warn. The system will warn the user that the device driver being installed is not signed et give the user the option of going ahead with the installation, or canceling it.

The TDK Bluetooth device drivers are not signed. In addition, they set up a number of virtual COM ports on which the driver is installed. So, when the Driver Signing option is set to Warn, a warning will appear for the real COM port et for each virtual COM port the driver sets up.

You can remedy this situation either by accepting each warning et electing to install the driver, or by going into Control Panel/Systems/Hardware/Driver Signing et clicking on the Ignore radio button.

What is the maximum range for Interwrite Bluetooth devices?
The maximum range for Interwrite Bluetooth devices is approximately 10 meters (32 feet).

How many Bluetooth devices can you have running at once?
The maximum number of Bluetooth devices (Pads or Boards) active at one time is 7 for a single Bluetooth hub (transmitter/receiver).

Can multiple Bluetooth hubs be used on a single computer to increase the number of devices beyond 7?
No, only one hub can be used at a time with the computer. Additional wired (USB or Serial) devices can be added.

Is it possible to have Bluetooth et RF Interwrite devices working at the same time?
Yes, the Bluetooth et RF devices can work together.